Cross country to participate in inaugural Gans Creek Classic

Jared Geyer • September 27, 2019

After much anticipation, the Gans Creek Recreation Area cross country course will officially open and host the RBHS cross country (RBXC) team in the first ever Gans Creek Classic meet this Saturday. The...

Students perform at Roots n Blues on ‘The Front Porch’

Matthew Burns • October 3, 2018

During Roots n Blues students like RBHS' Piper Page performed around the festival and on 'The Front Porch.' In one variation or another, BlackWater has been playing together for the past three to four years. The band consists of HHS seniors Eli Marshall and Luca Morpurgo and RBHS seniors Bradley Snyder and Seth Hodder. Through the Darkroom Academy of Rock, the band was able to perform at Roots n Blues after winning the Battle of the Bands.

Roots N Blues N BBQ

Multiple Authors • October 3, 2018

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How The Avett Brothers kickdrumed into my heart

Bailey Stover • October 2, 2018

The Avett Brothers concert at the Roots n Blues n BBQ festival Friday night opened my eyes to the world of live music for the first time.

People of Roots n Blues n BBQ – Joseph Edwards

Maya Bell • October 1, 2018

On opening night of The Roots n Blues n BBQ Festival, Missouri artist Joseph Edwards set up his bicycle powered spinning canvas at the Art Village near the Missouri Lottery Stage. Up until the last performance of the night, The Avett Brothers, Edwards' machine entertained long lines of festival-goers.

Son Volt hit’s edgy alternative note

Ethan Hayes • October 1, 2018

Son Volt is a band that soothes listeners and gives a refreshing take on alternative music. Its rock and country instrumentals accompanied by lead singer Jay Farrar's alleviating voice transports the audience to an easing nirvana.

Ha Ha Tonka combines indi, southern rock tunes

Ethan Hayes • September 30, 2018

As is the case with all bands, the strength of its music is sourced with the individual artists. Ha Ha Tonka's lead singer, Brian Roberts, provides the audience with a tale of living life and the lessons we all learn through our actions.

People of Roots n Blues n BBQ – Wildy Self

Bailey Stover • September 30, 2018

Stacy Self, the artist known as Wildy, brought her talent and passion for connecting with people through art to the Roots n Blues n Barbecue festival Saturday afternoon. Her interactive murals inspired collaboration, creativity and community among the young artists who helped her paint them.

People of Roots n Blues – Mikki Philippe, Walter Seymour

Bailey Stover • September 30, 2018

Mikki Philippe and Walter Seymour enjoyed the atmosphere of the Roots n Blues n Barbecue festival at Stephens Lake Park. Philippe painted and talked with Seymour while bands such as Ha Ha Tonka performed on the nearby stage.

People of Roots n Blues n BBQ – Jesse Cook

Bailey Stover • September 30, 2018

At a friend's request, Jesse Cook donned a frog puppet costume for the Roots n Blues n Barbecue festival Saturday afternoon. For Cook, the outfit is a way he can interact and connect with people.[su_pullquote...

People of Roots n Blues n BBQ – Reid Boyd

Bailey Stover • September 30, 2018

Reid Boyd, a 13-year-old from Columbia, performed on the Front Porch Stage at the Roots n Blues n Barbecue festival Friday evening. With his mother supporting him from the audience, Boyd played a guitar solo during the band's rendition of Bob Dylan's "Knockin' on Heaven's Door."

People of Roots n Blues – Caitlin Cunningham, Paul Rowden

Bailey Stover • September 29, 2018

On Saturday afternoon, Roots n Blues n Barbecue volunteers Caitlin Cunningham and Paul Rowden walked around selling cold beverages to festival goers. Both Cunningham and Rowden appreciate the community...